22.11.2023

Clear labeling - Innovative solutions with laser-markable hot melt adhesives from artimelt

The safety, originality and intactness of products are of paramount importance today, and having the appropriate security features are crucial. artimeltlasermarkable is a groundbreaking solution. These innovative hot-melt adhesives allow you to label and mark products in a unique way. Regardless of the industry in which you operate, artimeltlasermarkable opens up completely new options for ensuring the safety and intactness of your products.

artimeltlasermarkable is labeled using modern laser technology. The technology makes use of the fact that a laser beam directed onto the surface of a material can alter it – in this case by changing the color – without making physical contact. The intensity, the pulse duration of the laser beam and the speed, depending on the complexity of the shape to be lasered (line, text, graphic, image), are adjusted to achieve precisely the desired effect on the hot-melt adhesive.

This innovative technology makes it possible to label series or unique items “on the fly”, without compromising on quality. Laser marking offers the utmost precision and repeatability. The real highlight is that artimeltlasermarkable can be combined with various other security elements to ensure even more comprehensive protection for your products.

The following two image sequences show a logo and a barcode lasered into the adhesive in the first image. The second image shows the two films pulled apart as an example of an opened closure and the third image shows the attempt to glue the two films back together as precisely as possible, as an example of the attempt to reseal the closure. It is clear that an opened closure cannot be closed again without being noticed.

Traditional laminate vs. linerless

artimeltlasermarkable is based on classic hot-melt adhesive formulas: Tried and tested hot-melt bases are supplemented with a special additive that enables laser inscription or marking. There are two versions available: The labeling can be lasered directly onto the hot-melt adhesive itself or through a transparent, heat-resistant substrate. This opens up a wide range of potential applications. Besides numbers, letters, or barcodes, customers can apply practically any two-dimensional shape, so logos or decorative elements can also be lasered on.

The technology complies with EU and FDA guidelines: We are proud that artimeltlasermarkable can meet all the requirements of the European Union Food Regulation and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Possible uses in a range of industries

artimeltlasermarkable is extremely versatile and has applications in a wide range of industries, including:

  • Security
    Protect valuable products and documents against unauthorized access or tampering.
  • Packaging
    Ensure the integrity of your packaging and protect products from counterfeiting.
  • Construction
    Label and protect components to document their authenticity.
  • Transport
    Secure goods during transport and monitor their intactness.
  • Labels
    Create unique labels to protect your brand and prevent counterfeiting.
  • Food labels
    Ensure the safety and quality of your food products.
  • Tapes
    Detect tampering with packaging and closures.

These are just some of the many possible applications. The uses of artimeltlasermarkable are practically unlimited.

Innovation and security in a single package

artimelt doesn’t simply follow the latest trends in hot-melt adhesive technology; it actively sets new standards. We pride ourselves on providing our customers with solutions or developing new solutions for them that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also meet the highest safety standards. artimeltlasermarkable demonstrates how innovative technology can take product safety and quality to a whole new level.

 

If you’d like to know more about artimeltlasermarkable and how it can protect your products, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our experts will be delighted to help.

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